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Diflucan (yeast infection)
Diflucan treats yeast infections of the mouth, throat,
and esophagus; vaginal yeast infections; fungal urinary tract infections;
pneumonia caused by yeast; and fungal infections throughout the
whole body and in the blood.
Diflucan – (Fluconazole)
What is Diflucan?
Diflucan is used to treat yeast infections
of the mouth, throat, and esophagus; vaginal yeast infections; fungal
urinary tract infections; pneumonia caused by yeast; and fungal
infections throughout the whole body and in the blood. Diflucan
is also used to prevent fungal infections from occurring in people
with suppressed immune systems such as cancer chemotherapy patients,
organ transplant patients, and AIDS patients.
What are the most common side effects of Diflucan?
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop
taking Diflucan and seek emergency medical attention or notify your
doctor immediately: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing;
closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face;
or hives); liver damage (pale stools, yellowish skin or eyes, abdominal
pain, unusual fatigue, or dark urine); or a rash. Other, less serious
side effects may be more likely to occur. If you experience any
of the following side effects, continue taking Diflucan and talk
to your doctor: nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain; diarrhea; headache;
dizziness; fatigue; or itching.
How do I take Diflucan ?
Take each dose with a full glass of water. A single dose of this
medication is often used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Shake
the suspension well before measuring a dose. To ensure that you
get the correct dose, measure the suspension using a dose-measuring
spoon, cup, or dropper, not a regular table spoon. If you do not
have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can
get one.
What if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time
for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take only your
next regularly scheduled dose as directed. Do not take a double
dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Are there any drug interactions with Diflucan
?
Do not take Diflucan if you are taking cisapride (Propulsid). Combined
with cisapride (Propulsid), Diflucan could cause serious, even fatal,
heart problems. Before taking Diflucan, tell your doctor if you
are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
oral diabetes medicine such as glipizide (Glucotrol),
glyburide (Diabeta, Micronase, Glynase), tolbutamide (Orinase),
tolazamide (Tolinase), chlorpropamide (Diabinese),
warfarin (Coumadin),
phenytoin (Dilantin, others); cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral);
tacrolimus ((Prograf); rifabutin (Mycobutin) or rifampin (Rifadin,
Rimactane); or theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theolair, Theochron, Elixophyllin,
Slo-Phyllin, others),
astemizole (Hismanal).
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Diflucan
or affect your condition. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before
taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Is there any additional information about Diflucan
that I should know?
Do not take Diflucan if you are taking cisapride (Propulsid). Combined
with cisapride (Propulsid), Diflucan could cause serious, even fatal,
heart problems Before taking Diflucan, tell your doctor if you have
any other medical conditions, especially kidney disease, or if you
take other medicines. You may not be able to take Diflucan, or you
may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during your
treatment. Diflucan passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing
baby. For this reason, Diflucan should not be taken by nursing mothers.
Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor
if you are breast-feeding a baby. Symptoms of a Diflucan overdose
include confusion, hallucinations, paranoia, decreased movement,
decreased breathing, tearing eyes, drooling, urinary incontinence,
seizures, and death.
How do I store Diflucan ?
Store Diflucan at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
The suspension can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Do not let it freeze. Throw away any unused suspension after 14
days.
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